iCloud
OneDrive
iCloud
OneDrive
iCloud
OneDrive
iCloud
OneDrive
No signals
iCloud
OneDrive
No signals
iCloud
No signals
OneDrive
Users: 1 user
Storage: 5GB
Limits: No Private Relay, No Hide My Email, No custom email domain, No HomeKit Secure Video
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 50GB
Limits: Only 1 HomeKit Secure Video camera supported
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 200GB
Limits: Limited to 5 HomeKit Secure Video cameras
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 2TB
Limits: None significant at this tier
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 6TB
Limits: None
Users: Up to 6 family members
Storage: 12TB
Limits: None
Users: 1 user
Storage: 5GB
Limits: 5GB fills quickly, no Office apps, limited features
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB
Limits: Storage only, no productivity apps
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Single user only
Users: Up to 6 users
Storage: 1TB per user (6TB total)
Limits: Storage is per-user, not pooled
Users: Per user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Web apps only, being phased out
Users: Per user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Web and mobile apps only
Users: Per user
Storage: 1TB
Limits: Need Business Premium for advanced security
| Feature | iCloud | OneDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Photo sync Syncs, not backs up - deletes propagate everywhere | ||
| File storage (iCloud Drive) Good iOS/Mac integration, poor Windows | ||
| Files On-Demand See all files without downloading | ||
| Version history Limited compared to Dropbox/Google Drive | ||
| Platform | ||
| Windows integration Built into Windows 10/11 | ||
| Mobile apps iOS and Android | ||
| Mac desktop app Available but historically buggy | ||
| Linux desktop app No official Linux support | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Office app integration Deep integration with Word, Excel, PowerPoint | ||
| Backup | ||
| Device backup Automatic iPhone/iPad backup, not comprehensive | ||
| Compatibility | ||
| Cross-platform sync No Android support, buggy Windows app | ||
| Security | ||
| Personal Vault Extra-secure folder with 2FA | ||
| End-to-end encryption Requires enabling Advanced Data Protection | ||
| Ransomware detection Alerts and file recovery | ||
| Zero-knowledge encryption Microsoft can access files | ||
| Password manager (Keychain) Good iOS/Mac, limited cross-platform | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time co-authoring Works best with Office files | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Family sharing Up to 6 members, shared storage pool | ||
| File sharing links Password protection, expiration | ||
| Privacy | ||
| Private Relay (VPN-like) iCloud+ only, not available in all regions | ||
| Hide My Email iCloud+ only, generate random email aliases | ||
| Custom email domain iCloud+ only | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline access Must manually mark files as 'Keep Downloaded' | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Collaboration tools Basic, not comparable to Google Workspace | ||
| Smart Home | ||
| HomeKit Secure Video iCloud+ only, camera limits on lower tiers | ||
